Escorts Kubota Ltd. has received a tax demand amounting to Rs. 3.4 crore from the Maharashtra state authorities, adding a regulatory development to the company’s near-term outlook. The notice relates to an assessment by the state tax department, and the company has indicated that it is evaluating the demand and considering appropriate legal remedies. While the amount is not material relative to Escorts Kubota’s overall financial position, the issue highlights the continued scrutiny faced by large manufacturing firms under India’s evolving tax regime.